Police treating fire in Co Down as arson
Police say it was started deliberately in a commercial yard, causing extensive damage to a stables, a static caravan and two unused outbuildings.
Police are treating a fire in Moneyreagh as arson.
It was reported last night at around 11:30 (Friday 20th).
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service say 50 firefighters were at the fire at Ballybeen Road.
Police say it was started deliberately in a commercial yard, causing extensive damage to a stables, a static caravan and two unused outbuildings.
It has since been extinguished. Firefighters left the scene after 6:23 this morning (Saturday 21st).
Inspector Burke said: “Just after 11.30pm on Friday, 20th September, police received a report from our colleagues at Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service that they were attending a fire at Ballybeen Road, Moneyreagh.
“Officers attended and it was established that the fire had been started deliberately in a commercial yard, causing extensive damage to a stables, a static caravan and two unused outbuildings.
“Thankfully, no persons or animals were inside the buildings.
Inspector Burke continued: "We are treating this attack as arson.
“Our enquiries are ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may be able to assist with our investigation, particularly anyone with CCTV, dashcam or other relevant footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 1927 of 20/09/24."
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